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2021 Best Places to Raise a Family in the Fargo Area

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  1. Rose Creek

    • Neighborhood in Fargo, ND
    • 6 reviews
    #1 Best Places to Raise a Family in Fargo Area

    Niche User: I feel safe walking alone in town! Police are always driving around, especially downtown where most problems would be.Read 6 Reviews

    • A+
      Overall Niche Grade
    • A
      Public Schools
    • A+
      Good for Families
    • 2,068 Population
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  2. Longfellow

    • Neighborhood in Fargo, ND
    • 4 reviews
    #2 Best Places to Raise a Family in Fargo Area

    Niche User: Ever since the oil boom in western North Dakota, the crime rate has gone up a little bit, but for the most part Fargo is a very safe city to live in.Read 4 Reviews

    • A+
      Overall Niche Grade
    • A
      Public Schools
    • A+
      Good for Families
    • 2,725 Population
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  3. Stonebridge

    • Neighborhood in Fargo, ND
    • 7 reviews
    #3 Best Places to Raise a Family in Fargo Area
    • A+
      Overall Niche Grade
    • A
      Public Schools
    • A+
      Good for Families
    • 6,183 Population
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  4. Southpointe

    • Neighborhood in Fargo, ND
    • 5 reviews
    #4 Best Places to Raise a Family in Fargo Area
    • A+
      Overall Niche Grade
    • A
      Public Schools
    • A+
      Good for Families
    • 6,256 Population
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  5. Centennial

    • Neighborhood in Fargo, ND
    • 6 reviews
    #5 Best Places to Raise a Family in Fargo Area
    • A
      Overall Niche Grade
    • A
      Public Schools
    • A+
      Good for Families
    • 44,354 Population
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  6. Pointe West

    • Neighborhood in Fargo, ND
    #6 Best Places to Raise a Family in Fargo Area
    • A
      Overall Niche Grade
    • A
      Public Schools
    • A+
      Good for Families
    • 42,175 Population
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  9. Woodhaven

    • Neighborhood in Fargo, ND
    #7 Best Places to Raise a Family in Fargo Area
    • A
      Overall Niche Grade
    • A
      Public Schools
    • A+
      Good for Families
    • 42,175 Population
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  10. Bennett

    • Neighborhood in Fargo, ND
    #8 Best Places to Raise a Family in Fargo Area
    • A
      Overall Niche Grade
    • A
      Public Schools
    • A
      Good for Families
    • 44,046 Population
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  11. Bluemont Lakes

    • Neighborhood in Fargo, ND
    #9 Best Places to Raise a Family in Fargo Area
    • A
      Overall Niche Grade
    • A
      Public Schools
    • A
      Good for Families
    • 6,649 Population
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  12. Lincoln

    • Neighborhood in Fargo, ND
    • 3 reviews
    #10 Best Places to Raise a Family in Fargo Area

    Current Resident: I love living here. Friendly neighbors, quiet area that's still close to amenities, nice homes with big yards, lots of parks nearby, etc. It's a great neighborhood to raise a family - the elementary school is great, and I feel safe letting my kids play in the neighborhood...Read 3 Reviews

    • A
      Overall Niche Grade
    • B+
      Public Schools
    • A
      Good for Families
    • 1,590 Population
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  13. Trollwood

    • Neighborhood in Fargo, ND
    • 11 reviews
    #11 Best Places to Raise a Family in Fargo Area

    Niche User: I love where I live! The people a nice and polite. And you feel a warm welcome wherever you go in the community. I see Fargo doing great things in the future, as it already has.Read 11 Reviews

    • A
      Overall Niche Grade
    • A minus
      Public Schools
    • A
      Good for Families
    • 3,448 Population
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  14. Amber Valley

    • Neighborhood in Fargo, ND
    • 1 review
    #12 Best Places to Raise a Family in Fargo Area
    • A
      Overall Niche Grade
    • A minus
      Public Schools
    • A
      Good for Families
    • 42,175 Population
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  15. Horace Mann

    • Neighborhood in Fargo, ND
    • 10 reviews
    #13 Best Places to Raise a Family in Fargo Area

    Niche User: Overall Fargo is a great are to live.Read 10 Reviews

    • A
      Overall Niche Grade
    • A minus
      Public Schools
    • A
      Good for Families
    • 5,414 Population
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  16. Horace

    • Suburb of Fargo, ND
    • 1 review
    #14 Best Places to Raise a Family in Fargo Area

    Current Resident: Small town atmosphere, yet only 10 minutes from Fargo. Great Schools, Brand New Middle and High School.Read 1 Review

    • A minus
      Overall Niche Grade
    • A minus
      Public Schools
    • A
      Good for Families
    • 2,741 Population
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  17. Washington

    • Neighborhood in Fargo, ND
    • 5 reviews
    #15 Best Places to Raise a Family in Fargo Area

    Niche User: I've always loved Fargo, there is just something about this city that cannot be replicated.Read 5 Reviews

    • A
      Overall Niche Grade
    • A minus
      Public Schools
    • A
      Good for Families
    • 5,343 Population
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  18. Osgood

    • Neighborhood in Fargo, ND
    • 2 reviews
    #16 Best Places to Raise a Family in Fargo Area

    Niche User: I believe that this area has a lot to offer and many things to do and see.Read 2 Reviews

    • A
      Overall Niche Grade
    • B+
      Public Schools
    • A
      Good for Families
    • 42,175 Population
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  19. West Fargo

    • Suburb of Fargo, ND
    • 71 reviews
    #17 Best Places to Raise a Family in Fargo Area

    Current Resident: West Fargo is a very safe, fun community! There is lots to do and the people are very friendly. Bordering Fargo/Moorhead, the possibilities are endless. West Fargo also a growing community and has lots of job availability and a top-notch school district. It’s a great place to grow up and/or grow old!...Read 71 Reviews

    • A
      Overall Niche Grade
    • B+
      Public Schools
    • A
      Good for Families
    • 35,397 Population
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  22. River Drive

    • Neighborhood in Fargo, ND
    • 7 reviews
    #18 Best Places to Raise a Family in Fargo Area

    Niche User: There are rarely police officers driving through my neighborhood, but there is not much that happens that would cause them to be needed. Crime is very low, so I always feel safe. I feel comfortable running or walking in my neighborhood at any time because it is well lit and there are always friendly people around...Read 7 Reviews

    • A
      Overall Niche Grade
    • B+
      Public Schools
    • A
      Good for Families
    • 6,399 Population
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  23. Clara Barton

    • Neighborhood in Fargo, ND
    • 9 reviews
    #19 Best Places to Raise a Family in Fargo Area

    Niche User: Fargo has an amazing atmosphere right when you come in. The people here are amazing and helpful. We come together as a community a lot to grow and strive to be a great place to live and grow. There are so many job and other opportunities here that the list is endless. I would live her again if if could start over. This is one of the best places in our country. I think that the future for Fargo is great with the growing population and recognition we have gotten...Read 9 Reviews

    • A
      Overall Niche Grade
    • B+
      Public Schools
    • A
      Good for Families
    • 2,665 Population
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  24. Hawthorne

    • Neighborhood in Fargo, ND
    • 2 reviews
    #20 Best Places to Raise a Family in Fargo Area

    Niche User: There have recently been spurts of crime bubbling up but it is all taken care of well by the Fargo Police Department. I am very grateful for our law enforcement officers, they make me feel safe everyday...Read 2 Reviews

    • A
      Overall Niche Grade
    • B+
      Public Schools
    • A
      Good for Families
    • 3,137 Population
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  25. Village West

    • Neighborhood in Fargo, ND
    • 12 reviews
    #21 Best Places to Raise a Family in Fargo Area

    Niche User: Fargo is an amazing community!! It is a growing city, but still retains the small town feel. Easy to get around even without a car, and the people are very welcome and friendly. Awesome shopping and lots of public parks and bike trails. A great place to go to college or raise a family...Read 12 Reviews

    • A
      Overall Niche Grade
    • B+
      Public Schools
    • A minus
      Good for Families
    • 12,623 Population
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  26. Fargo

    • City in North Dakota
    • 185 reviews
    #22 Best Places to Raise a Family in Fargo Area

    Current Resident: Amazing entrepreneurial atmosphere and climate! If you want to grow, start something new, or venture outside your comfort zone, this is the place! From NDSU programming that inspires entrepreneurship to Emerging Prairie's support of agriculture and learning, there's something for everyone!Read 185 Reviews

    • A
      Overall Niche Grade
    • A minus
      Public Schools
    • A minus
      Good for Families
    • 121,889 Population
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  27. Northport

    • Neighborhood in Fargo, ND
    • 2 reviews
    #23 Best Places to Raise a Family in Fargo Area

    Niche User: It's really close to a lot of things. For example, schools, stores, and churches.Read 2 Reviews

    • A
      Overall Niche Grade
    • A minus
      Public Schools
    • A minus
      Good for Families
    • 5,250 Population
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  28. Brunsdale

    • Neighborhood in Fargo, ND
    • 23 reviews
    #24 Best Places to Raise a Family in Fargo Area

    Niche User: The City planning for road improvement is good, the park and recreation is outstanding. This area needs better awareness of pedestrian safety.Read 23 Reviews

    • A minus
      Overall Niche Grade
    • B+
      Public Schools
    • A minus
      Good for Families
    • 6,518 Population
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  29. Anderson Park

    • Neighborhood in Fargo, ND
    #25 Best Places to Raise a Family in Fargo Area
    • A minus
      Overall Niche Grade
    • B+
      Public Schools
    • A minus
      Good for Families
    • 4,481 Population
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    St. Stephen's and St. Agnes School

    • Private School
    • ALEXANDRIA, VA
    • PK, K-12
    • 131 reviews

    Parent: We have experienced the lower, middle, and upper schools and our children have had extraordinary teachers who have taken the time to get to know and appreciate them as individuals. Small class size (around 16 kids per class) contributes to this, but it’s just as much about the genuine interest and care that they show our children. Every time our teenagers rave about their teachers at dinner (a frequent occurrence!) my wife and I feel so fortunate that the strong connections they formed with teachers in the Lower School have been replicated in the other divisions. Our kids have different strengths and interests and they have each found a home and great friends through academics, the arts and athletics. Speaking of the arts, our daughter was so excited to watch the Tonys with friends and then learn that next year’s theater/arts trip to NYC will include seeing Hadestown and having dinner with the cast!...Read 131 Reviews

    • A+
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 1,183 Students
    • 6:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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    Oakcrest School

    • Private School
    • VIENNA, VA
    • 6-12
    • 128 reviews

    Parent: Oakcrest has been a wonderful place for my daughter to learn and grow. Since she arrived in 8th grade, she has grown and blossomed into a more Godly, confident and well-learned young lady. Oakcrest is a rarity in this area: an academically rigorous school that also puts a premium on Godly character development. Plus, Oakcrest truly looks to partner with parents in the education of their daughters, and has many events planned to grow and strengthen parents and families throughout the year - a win/win for all of us! The teachers and support staff are amazing, as is the new campus. Everyone connected with this school from top to bottom is amazing! If you are seeking a challenging academic environment for your daughter, where she can make life-long friends, grow in her faith, and have her character formed for THE BETTER - Oakcrest is your place. Our family is forever blessed because of this school!...Read 128 Reviews

    • A+
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 298 Students
    • 6:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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    George Washington University Online High School

    • Online School
    • ASHBURN, VA
    • 8-12
    • 26 reviews

    Senior: I have been attending GWUOHS since 7th grade. I am now in 12th, so that's 6 whole years with them! Personally, I'm someone who likes to be challenged, so I have loved the rigorous education system that they've provided throughout the years. I also like having the freedom to go to school without the need to leave the house (of course, that's the situation for the majority of us now during this pandemic). Nevertheless, I appreciate having a much more flexible schedule due to this school's platform. ... I've had a slight issue with this school, however. I would recommend that GWUOHS provides better counseling from advisors regarding courses. I was unaware that the courses I was taking had caused me to advance by 1 year ahead of the other students who were in my same grade. I didn't learn until last year that I was required to return for my senior year for only 2 electives and my final Journeys Symposium class in order to fulfill the missing credits I needed in order to graduate...Read 26 Reviews

    • A+
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 147 Students
    • 13:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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